"Philips Faces Urgent Recall of MRI Machines Due to Explosion Risk"
Philips is recalling 340 MRI machines globally, including 150 in the United States, due to concerns that the equipment could explode during normal operation. The recall was issued after it was discovered that a quench, when the magnet coils lose their superconductivity, could cause the helium gas used to cool the coils to evaporate and potentially rupture the device. This could result in property damage, serious injury, and exposure to chemicals. Philips has notified affected customers and will send field service engineers to inspect and repair the systems if necessary. This recall adds to the company's ongoing challenges following a previous recall of its Respironics devices.
